Hand-crafted adornments

With out-of-town relatives to entertain and work days replaced with leisurely exploration, holiday vacation was an opportune time to soak up Beaumont’s treasured sites, and I did just that. A day of indulgence was kicked off with coffee and pastries from a local bakery, which fueled afternoon museum visits. Gorgeous weather and art on display at the Bành Mon food trailer was the cherry on top of a delicious lunch shared with good company. I even managed to squeeze in some shopping.

In addition to books, ceramic works and tee shirts, the gift shop at the Art Museum of Southeast Texas sells handcrafted jewelry made by local and not-so-local artisans. Quite a bit of the adornments are made from natural gemstones, and a few pieces in the shop could pass as unisex.

Shoppers, keep your eyes open because in Southeast Texas, you aren’t limited to just boutiques and department stores.